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|name = Leofgifu | |||
'''Leofgifu''' (died 873), also known as the '''Scabbard''', was | |native = | ||
|image = ACV Leofgifu.png | |||
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|death = 873<br>[[Utbech]], [[Grantebridgescire]], [[Mercia]] | |||
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|species = [[Human]] | |||
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|affiliates = [[Order of the Ancients]] | |||
*[[Wardens of War]] | |||
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'''Leofgifu''' (died 873), also known as the '''Scabbard''', was an [[Order of the Ancients]] [[Palatinus]] who served in the [[Wardens of War]] sect in [[Anglo-Saxons|Anglo-Saxon]] [[England]] during the 9th century. | |||
==Biography== | |||
Leofgifu grew up as an orphan after losing her parents to a plague in [[Cambridge|Grantebridge]]. In order to survive, she became a [[bandit]] and eventually sought work as a [[mercenary]], becoming an adept fighter. The Order of the Ancients took notice of Leofgifu's activities and thus recruited her. Making use of her position as a valued mercenary, Leofgifu began amassing an arsenal of weapons for the Order and quickly insulated herself into a position of command by distributing luxury goods to fellow officers, such that they would turn a blind eye to her illegal acts. By the 870s, she was based in a Saxon military camp at [[Utbech]] near the city and had two bodyguards following her. | |||
Around 872, the [[Assassins|Hidden One]] [[Hytham]] acquired intel on Leofgifu's identity and location at an encampment in Utbech.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[To Serve the Light...]]</ref><ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Breaking the Order]]</ref> Hytham's ally [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] agreed to help hunt down members of the Order like Leofgifu. While assisting the [[Great Summer Army]] in [[Cambridgeshire|Grantesbridgescire]], she found Leofgifu and [[Assassination|assassinated]] her, thereby putting a stop to her weapons procurement.<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Breaking the Order]]</ref> | |||
==Trivia== | |||
*Leofgifu's name is of {{Wiki|Old English}} origin and means "dear gift", combining the elements ''[[wikt:leof|leof]]'', "dear, agreeable, beloved", and ''[[wikt:giefu|giefu]]'', "gift". | |||
==Gallery== | |||
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ACV Leofgifu's Final Moments.png|Leofgifu's final moments | |||
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==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[The World of Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Journey to the North – Logs and Files of a Hidden One]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Order of the Ancients | [[Category:Bandits]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 02:08, 25 May 2026
Leofgifu (died 873), also known as the Scabbard, was an Order of the Ancients Palatinus who served in the Wardens of War sect in Anglo-Saxon England during the 9th century.
Biography[edit | edit source]
Leofgifu grew up as an orphan after losing her parents to a plague in Grantebridge. In order to survive, she became a bandit and eventually sought work as a mercenary, becoming an adept fighter. The Order of the Ancients took notice of Leofgifu's activities and thus recruited her. Making use of her position as a valued mercenary, Leofgifu began amassing an arsenal of weapons for the Order and quickly insulated herself into a position of command by distributing luxury goods to fellow officers, such that they would turn a blind eye to her illegal acts. By the 870s, she was based in a Saxon military camp at Utbech near the city and had two bodyguards following her.
Around 872, the Hidden One Hytham acquired intel on Leofgifu's identity and location at an encampment in Utbech.[1][2] Hytham's ally Eivor Varinsdottir agreed to help hunt down members of the Order like Leofgifu. While assisting the Great Summer Army in Grantesbridgescire, she found Leofgifu and assassinated her, thereby putting a stop to her weapons procurement.[2]
Trivia[edit | edit source]
- Leofgifu's name is of Old English origin and means "dear gift", combining the elements leof, "dear, agreeable, beloved", and giefu, "gift".
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Leofgifu's final moments
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla (first appearance)
- The World of Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Journey to the North – Logs and Files of a Hidden One (mentioned only)
References[edit | edit source]